Breaking News for Superyachts Cruising Indonesia
SSA is pleased to bring news to yachting enthusiasts who cruise to Indonesia for leisure or for business. A New Maritime Tourism regulation eases the regulations regarding foreign yacht visits around Indonesia, made possible by the huge efforts of Captain Cilian Budarleigh, Founding Partner of Indo Yacht Support and the Yacht Support Group.
Please refer to the Media Release for details:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 18th November 2011
The Yacht Support Group send news of probably the most important development in Asian Superyachting this year. Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has signed into law a new maritime tourism regulation that will change the face of yachting, not only within Indonesia but throughout the region.
The new law forms the framework to ease the regulations regarding foreign yacht visits, create conditions that will encourage investment and facilities, and stimulate the general economic development of coastal communities. The Deputy Minister for Economic Development, Dr. Edy Irawady, announced the passing of the new law when attending the ASEAN Fair in Bali last weekend. He said “ our prime objective is economic stimulus for local coastal communities and this change will achieve this while creating a transparent yachting industry in Indonesia”.
The law is a result of comprehensive consultancy between the Government and the private sector (led by Indo Yacht Support / Yacht Support Group co-founder Captain Cilian Budarlaigh). “...a prime example of an emerging Asian democracy working with industry stakeholders to achieve consensus and place the general good at the forefront of their efforts” said Cilian.
A Yacht Support Group spokesman further added that while this is the culmination of many years work and dedication from Pak Edy's team, there remains much to be done in ensuring correct implementation across this vast archipelagic country. IYS will continue their consultancy role and have also helped write the implementation protocols which are currently being disseminated. Monitoring it's use and results will be ongoing.
“This is Captain Cilian's baby... without him we would not have written it... it is his legacy”, said Pak Edy. Captain Cilian countered: “In fact, it is Pak Edy's legacy as we would never have had the law put forward, let alone passed, without his energy and patronage. The real legacy will be the wonderful adventures that yachties will have when they visit this stunning island nation”.
The game changing law will open Indonesia's doors to visiting yachts; which in turn will open the gate between the Pacific Ocean and Asia & Indian Ocean.
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People mentioned in this article:
Captain Cilian Budarlaigh
MCA Master 3,000 tons Unlimited
Dr of Intl Trade & Business
Founding partner of Indo Yacht Support and The Yacht Support Group.
www.yachtsupport.org,
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Dr. Edy Irawady
Deputy Minister. Coordinating Ministry for Economic Development, Indonesia Government.
Dr. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
President of the Republic of Indonesia.
